October 18, 2011
Amanda Gomm
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It is a chilly morning. Dampness hangs heavy in the air and clouds sit overhead as people gather in Etienne Brule Park waiting for a Hurricane. Ok... maybe not a "real hurricane" - not today... but we're meeting to remember Hurricane Hazel and the effect she had 57 years ago on the Humber.
October 14, 2011
Matthew Higginson
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There are events in our history which have the power to change the way we live. These remind us how important our environment is, and that we should do better to respect nature. They can be small and beautiful, like the moment you start to notice a particular tree that brings songbirds to your yard on a Sunday afternoon. Or they can be devastating and massive, like the infestation of the emerald ash borer, a tiny insect that is reshaping our streets and parks...
October 11, 2011
Erin Silverstein
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Last week I led our first tree tour in York Region as we explored naturalized areas and parkland in beautiful and historic Unionville. The day began with a downpour of icy cold rain but we managed to stay dry, albeit very chilled, during the afternoon tour. I am thankful for those who came out to learn about trees and the very important role our urban forest plays in our everyday lives.
October 04, 2011
Jessica Piskorowski
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This season, LEAF and City of Toronto, Parks, Forestry and Recreation teamed up to provide tours, workshops, plantings, and mulching events at one of Toronto’s least known but most spectacular naturalized spaces – Milne Hollow.
October 03, 2011
Mark Sherman
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This past Sunday morning I represented LEAF at the Official Opening of Baker's Woods. There to spread the word about our Back Yard Tree Planting Program in Vaughan, I was lucky to have the opportunity to get to check out this exciting and unique environmental and cultural site in the heart of the city.
September 24, 2011
Guest Blogger
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Accolades for the book Last Child in the Woods: Saving Our Children from Nature Deficit Disorder pour in from around the world. Will Rogers, now the president of the Trust for Public Land in the USA wrote “Anyone who cares about the future should heed Richard Louv’s prophetic message… Last Child in the Woods should be on every conservationist’s – and every parent’s – bookshelf.” I agree.
September 23, 2011
Mat Laporte
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Who doesn't love a good hemlock? The Canadian hemlock (Tsuga canadensis) is a native conifer tree with a good pyramidal form that makes it ideal for use as a privacy screen.
September 23, 2011
Janet McKay
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It's the first day of fall and our first day of planting, so I wanted to take an opportunity to share some tips on caring for your trees. As the leaves turn to a beautiful display of colour overhead, let's all work together to keep our urban forest healthy.
September 22, 2011
Melissa Williams
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Have you heard about the emerald ash borer (EAB)? This introduced pest from Asia that feeds on and kills ash trees was first detected in the City of Toronto in 2007 and in York Region in 2008, and now poses a serious threat to our urban forests.
September 22, 2011
Janet McKay
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The provincial election is fast approaching and we all want to know where the parties stand on key environmental issues.